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obama have securely and exited the building. i would like to invite you to kindly stand out for are concluding blessing. >> the lord be with you. let us pray. made the lord preserved you are going for it and you are coming end. may the lord bless you and protect you. met lord smile on you and be gracious to you. may the lord show you his favor and give you his peace. amen. ♪ 0 beautiful for spacious skies or ptain majesties grain above the fruited plain america god shed his grace on thee and crown my good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea o beautiful for pilgrim feet hose stern impassioned stress beatroughfare of freedom across teh wilderness america, but there are -- america god meant it 9 every flaw confirmed by seoul in self- control. by liberty in law zero beautiful for heroes proved and liberating strife self their country loved and mercy more than li it via gold refined tell all success be noble less ivine ♪ y gain devin the concluding song, "america the beautiful." joined by the boston children's chorus, as the
obama have securely and exited the building. i would like to invite you to kindly stand out for are concluding blessing. >> the lord be with you. let us pray. made the lord preserved you are going for it and you are coming end. may the lord bless you and protect you. met lord smile on you and be gracious to you. may the lord show you his favor and give you his peace. amen. ♪ 0 beautiful for spacious skies or ptain majesties grain above the fruited plain america god shed his grace on...
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the obama administration choose, to prosecute in the federal court system instead of military tribunal as the enemy combatant. did they do the right thing? ninety second, sir. >> think about president obama and his justice department are completely committed to ensuring that justice is done in this case. we all heard president obama last week. he said there is a part of boston in him. he said that justice would be done if this case. if in the opinion of president obama, and his justice the department, the proper place for prosecution is here in the federal district court system of the state of massachusetts. i believe that the court system can provide that kind of venue in order to heal the case. i defer it to president obama. i defer it to his justice department. if in their judgment it's the proper place in order to conduct about this trial. >>> thank you, sir. mr. lynch, ninety second. >> john, i think we have sufficient laws in our criminal system to prosecute troughs, if you will. ic that the effort to class fie him as an enemy combatant may complicate the issue. i have been to gu
the obama administration choose, to prosecute in the federal court system instead of military tribunal as the enemy combatant. did they do the right thing? ninety second, sir. >> think about president obama and his justice department are completely committed to ensuring that justice is done in this case. we all heard president obama last week. he said there is a part of boston in him. he said that justice would be done if this case. if in the opinion of president obama, and his justice...
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under national security concerns. that's what they are hoping for. we will see what the justice department decides, they haven't yet. but certainly, this issue will find its way to washington. there are various house and senate committees that have already said they plan to investigate exactly issues leading up to this explosion and then the subsequent manhunt and investigation and surely those concerned about how the administration handles him in the coming days. no surprise that this group has already said that they would like this because they say frankly, this is what it's for. you find a terrorist on u.s. soil, this is how they should be treated. democrats this after the into, some have already turned around and said, look, the administration is doing just fine on this, this san american citizen, he has to be afforded his rights, the justice department is acting a i appropriate. >> adrian, our pete williams is reporting the suspect doesn't have to leave beth israel for his first court appear perhaps, theoreticall
under national security concerns. that's what they are hoping for. we will see what the justice department decides, they haven't yet. but certainly, this issue will find its way to washington. there are various house and senate committees that have already said they plan to investigate exactly issues leading up to this explosion and then the subsequent manhunt and investigation and surely those concerned about how the administration handles him in the coming days. no surprise that this group...
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i've just been briefed by my national security team, including f.b.i. director muller, attorney general holder, secretary napolitano, and my counterterrorism and homeland security advisor, lisa monica, -- man could he, on the attacks in boston. we continue to mobilize and deploy all appropriate law enforcement resources to protect our citizens and investigate and to respond to this attack. obviously our first thoughts this morning are with the victims. their families and the city of boston. we know that two explosions gravely wounded dozens of americans and took the lives of others, including a 8-year-old boy. this was a heinous and cowardly act and given what we now know about what took place, the f.b.i.'s investigating it as an act of terrorism. any time bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an act of terror. what we don't yet know, however, is who carried out this attack or why, whether it was planned and executed by a terrorist organization, foreign or domestic, or was the act of a malevolent individual. that's what we don't yet know. a
i've just been briefed by my national security team, including f.b.i. director muller, attorney general holder, secretary napolitano, and my counterterrorism and homeland security advisor, lisa monica, -- man could he, on the attacks in boston. we continue to mobilize and deploy all appropriate law enforcement resources to protect our citizens and investigate and to respond to this attack. obviously our first thoughts this morning are with the victims. their families and the city of boston. we...
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all you do in the field of security is reduce the probe ability of an event like this to something so miniscule if something does happen your response element afterward is enough to keep the casualties to a minimum. >> many americans have grown tired of war, tsa checkpoints and heavy security at sporting events. former national director of counterterrorism says the threat remains very real. >> if this turns out to be either domestic or international terrorism it will remind people of the difficulty of the tasks that we have been working against over the past ten years. >> reporter: experts say that while we can certainly prevent and address more security issues than we did before 9/11, trying to protect a soft target like a marathon is just increasingly difficult and they point out that a terrorist only has to find the weakest, softest point and attack there. of course that's where we're all most vulnerable. guys, back to you. >> i would say it is almost impossible to protect completely. but tom, talk about, if you could, what we can expect now from the likely places where they will s
all you do in the field of security is reduce the probe ability of an event like this to something so miniscule if something does happen your response element afterward is enough to keep the casualties to a minimum. >> many americans have grown tired of war, tsa checkpoints and heavy security at sporting events. former national director of counterterrorism says the threat remains very real. >> if this turns out to be either domestic or international terrorism it will remind people...
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we don't know what any test results were on the obama letter. both letters were intercepted before they reached their intended address, the u.s. capitol building and the white house. moments ago, senator minority leader mitch mcconnell says that means that security systems that have been put in place worked. >> i would like to recognize the postal and law enforcement officials for their excellent work in detecting and preventing this threat before it even reached the capitol. they proved the proactive measures we put in place do in fact work. >> reporter: and this fbi operations bulletin we have excuse i havely obtained that all exposed individuals are asymptomic which means they're not sick. that is good news because ricin poison can be deadly and there is no antidote for it. jon? jon: any idea who sent the letter? >> reporter: this bulletin says the fbi is following up on multiple leads about potential senders but their investigation continues. last night we herd democratic senator claire mccaskill from missouri say, her understanding was that
we don't know what any test results were on the obama letter. both letters were intercepted before they reached their intended address, the u.s. capitol building and the white house. moments ago, senator minority leader mitch mcconnell says that means that security systems that have been put in place worked. >> i would like to recognize the postal and law enforcement officials for their excellent work in detecting and preventing this threat before it even reached the capitol. they proved...
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president obama meeting with this national security team. giving an update on the fugitive coup is still at the leading authorities in the boston area -- the fugitive who is still eluding authorities and the boston area. congressional officials briefed by reporters. the boston marathon bombing suspect had collected pipe bombs, the grenades, an improvised explosive devices before they confronted police late yesterday. we will have more updates and briefings as they become available. while we wait for the discussion to get under way, a look at the hearing earlier today, the judiciary committee hearing on the gang of eight immigration proposal, which was released yesterday. senators gramm and agreed releasing a statement ran wake this week's terrorist attack in boston. the umstansf this -- they say the opposite is true. we will show you as much of this as we can until the event gets underway. >> i hope everybody can understand why the secretary napolitano will not be here. we will reschedule her . not mindeinstein will been mentioning, she was
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what it takes to secure this type of situation. dan, that's what people want to know. how? how could this happen? >> good question. i think everybody is assuming, though, that these bombs were planted yesterday when they, in fact exploded and the event happened. that may not be the case. i don't know that for a fact, but what concerned the secret service and me specifically when i was there and we would organize the parade route for the president was not a device trying to come in that day. we knew we would be able to intercept it, but a device that was preplanted. and that, unfortunately, may be an avenue they may have to pursue investigatively. >> brian: from what you can tell, from what we know, this saudi national is a person of interest in the hospital right now who we've gone through his apartment. how unusual is it for the bomber, who is not a homicide bomber, to be a victim? evidently he had burns on him and smelled like gun powder. what does that make you conclude? >> yeah. usually my -- using my criminal investigative exp
what it takes to secure this type of situation. dan, that's what people want to know. how? how could this happen? >> good question. i think everybody is assuming, though, that these bombs were planted yesterday when they, in fact exploded and the event happened. that may not be the case. i don't know that for a fact, but what concerned the secret service and me specifically when i was there and we would organize the parade route for the president was not a device trying to come in that...
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security has been increased in new york and los angeles. from the white house, president obama pledged to hunt down those reonsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this and we will find out who did this. we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: monday was patriots day in massachusetts, and the boston marathon is usually a day of celebration. for many, it will now be remembered as a day of shock, sorrow, and terror. boston will be back in business today except for this huge crime scene that extends behind me for about a mile, three blocks on either side, an area closed off to business owners and even residents who live in this area and savannah, we should note public transit passers have been warned there will be random searches on the "t" here of bags and other objects. >> lester in boston thank you so much. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams following overnight developments in the investigation. pete, good morning. it se
security has been increased in new york and los angeles. from the white house, president obama pledged to hunt down those reonsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this and we will find out who did this. we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: monday was patriots day in massachusetts, and the boston marathon is usually a day of celebration. for many, it will now be...
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the fbi just held a news conference and president obama is about to make another public statement at any moment. >> reporter: in the wake of the boston marathon bombings, security is being stepped up from b.a.r.t. to beta breakers. we'll tell you more about that -- coming up. >> reporter: we're live in san jose where the family is grieving the loss of their little girl. we'll tell you what happened in this fire and the attempts to save her. [ engine revving ] ♪ [ male announcer ] every car we build must make adrenaline pump and pulses quicken. ♪ to help you not just to stay alive... but feel alive. the c-class is no exception. it's a mercedes-benz through and through. the 2013 c-class. starting at $35,350. >>> 8:29. happening right now -- president obama is scheduled to deliver a statement on the boston marathon bombings from the white house. we're looking at live pictures, obviously, report, the cameras are lined up -- reporters, the cameras are lined up. now, earlier we showed you here on "mornings on 2," the flag on top of the white house was lowered this morning to half staff
the fbi just held a news conference and president obama is about to make another public statement at any moment. >> reporter: in the wake of the boston marathon bombings, security is being stepped up from b.a.r.t. to beta breakers. we'll tell you more about that -- coming up. >> reporter: we're live in san jose where the family is grieving the loss of their little girl. we'll tell you what happened in this fire and the attempts to save her. [ engine revving ] ♪ [ male announcer ]...
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and our border security. the draft bill captures the core principles enunciated by president obama in las vegas and reflects the bipartisan spirit necessary to achieve comprehensive immigration reform. the bipartisan work reflected in this bill will strengthen security at our borders by funding the continued deployment of manpower, infrastructure, air cover and proven effective surveillance technologies along the highest trafficked areas of the southwest border. these efforts have already significantly reduced illegal immigration and increased our seizures of drugs and contraband. they must be strengthened and sustained. the draft bill does that. the bill also helps eliminate the jobs magnet that fuels illegal immigration. it holds employers accountable for knowingly hiring undocumented workers and requires the mandatory use of employment verification. employment verification actually supports strong border security. it also supports the integrity of our immigration system and the american economy by providin
and our border security. the draft bill captures the core principles enunciated by president obama in las vegas and reflects the bipartisan spirit necessary to achieve comprehensive immigration reform. the bipartisan work reflected in this bill will strengthen security at our borders by funding the continued deployment of manpower, infrastructure, air cover and proven effective surveillance technologies along the highest trafficked areas of the southwest border. these efforts have already...
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wantssident obama immigration reform, he needs to put pressure on janet a. napolitano. have ancy has failed to simple standard for measuring border security, a project the department of homeland security started in 2010, but apparently has not worked up much of a sweat. unfortunately, one of your people testify to the house, said that mr. burke rc -- he -- that it will be a tool for the measurement you are suggesting. there was a very scathing report about the failure of establishing metrics. do you intend to come forth in a farmer transparent manner -- far more unsparing manner with a border security index? manner with at border index? >> there are so many ways to measure the border. the definition did not encompass all of the ways you could look at the border. -- is a let's look at border a safe and secure area? it, thatou got into is a much more difficult question to answer than it is to ask. there are a whole host of statistics. a whole host of statistics on a baseball player. you have to look at the picture and see what that trend lines are and the like. we have to
wantssident obama immigration reform, he needs to put pressure on janet a. napolitano. have ancy has failed to simple standard for measuring border security, a project the department of homeland security started in 2010, but apparently has not worked up much of a sweat. unfortunately, one of your people testify to the house, said that mr. burke rc -- he -- that it will be a tool for the measurement you are suggesting. there was a very scathing report about the failure of establishing metrics....
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yes, president obama was briefed overnight by his homeland security adviser, lisa monaco. she will brief him again this morning, along with attorney general holder, and fbi director robert mueller. we have learned that he's coming to boston tomorrow. he will speak during that interfaith memorial service at the cathedral of the holy cross in boston. what is, of course, going to be an emotional event, as he strikes that consoler in chief tone that we've seen him, unfortunately, do on so many occasions where we've seen tragedy. we sue a little bit of this yesterday. he was talking about people who ran the marathon, and even after finishing such a grueling race, they went on to donate blood in the wake of those bombings. we, of course, as well are looking to the president when it comes to where this investigation that is being led by the fbi is going. and he has warned that this is something that may not be resolved quickly. >> and clearly we're at the beginning of our investigation. it will take time to follow every lead, and determine what happened. but we will find out. we
yes, president obama was briefed overnight by his homeland security adviser, lisa monaco. she will brief him again this morning, along with attorney general holder, and fbi director robert mueller. we have learned that he's coming to boston tomorrow. he will speak during that interfaith memorial service at the cathedral of the holy cross in boston. what is, of course, going to be an emotional event, as he strikes that consoler in chief tone that we've seen him, unfortunately, do on so many...
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and this comes as president obama is heading to boston today to attend a memorial service for the bombing victims. scott cohen is in boston with the latest. he rejoins us now. scott, i understand mitt romney, as well, may be there. what kinds of security measures are taking place? >> well, there remains heavy security in and around boston, kelly, in light of what happened this week. and, obviously, ahead of this visit. i should point out there is not a suspect as far as the authorities are concerned. certainly someone they are interested in talking to. you know, there is an interesting attitude here in boston now in the wake of all this. a sign on one of the buildings that i saw on the way over here that says boston doesn't blink. training for 2014 begins now. there's a lot of talk about resill cans, but also a lot of grief and that is all going to be brought together at the cathedral of the holy cross in downtown boston later today when there is an interface memorial service. president obama along with massachusetts governor duval patrick and boston mayor thomas menino are expected to sp
and this comes as president obama is heading to boston today to attend a memorial service for the bombing victims. scott cohen is in boston with the latest. he rejoins us now. scott, i understand mitt romney, as well, may be there. what kinds of security measures are taking place? >> well, there remains heavy security in and around boston, kelly, in light of what happened this week. and, obviously, ahead of this visit. i should point out there is not a suspect as far as the authorities...
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mississippi man is under arrest, accused of trying to send ricin to president obama and senator wicker. paul kevin occcurt >>> the weather looks nice in the bay area today. as we look live toward the tallest skyscraper in san francisco, the transamerica pyramid, and plenty of blue out there. the numbers start out chilly with 41 in santa rosa, 43 at livermore and 47 in san jose. we warm up from there to 77 in san jose and 69 in the city. and the extended forecast look at what happens. the numbers warm into the mid- 80s by early next week. looks like a good beach weekend, as well. enjoy it. happened in texas to the oklahoma bombing. we'll show you the possible toxic health risk. >>> gun control is blocked in the u.s. senate and the president is furious. >> this was a pretty shameful day for washington. >> we'll look at why the white house couldn't get enough support from democrats. >>> and a surprise arrest in the murder of two prosecutors. details on the woman who could face the death penalty ahead on "cbs this morning." ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] for those who willingly take on the day
mississippi man is under arrest, accused of trying to send ricin to president obama and senator wicker. paul kevin occcurt >>> the weather looks nice in the bay area today. as we look live toward the tallest skyscraper in san francisco, the transamerica pyramid, and plenty of blue out there. the numbers start out chilly with 41 in santa rosa, 43 at livermore and 47 in san jose. we warm up from there to 77 in san jose and 69 in the city. and the extended forecast look at what happens....
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but that they had -- they would take the normal precautions for an event like that with extra security but they had no idea -- there were no threats ahead of time. no intelligence that this event might be targeted. >> obama: we certainly increase posture around a big event like this. all of those things happened in preparation for this event but there was no specific intelligence that anything was going to happen. >> bill: what can we draw from this? i would love to get your thoughts on it. 1-866-55-press. it certainly is a reminder that, you know, we are not safe, not even here in our own soil, in our own homeland. particularly post-september 11th, it is a reminder there are people both here in this country and around the world who don't like us, don't like what we stand for don't like who we are. we'll take advantage of every opportunity to do harm to us. it also -- i think we saw again yesterday, the real heroism on the part of so many people. and the only silver lining to this event it seems to me was that there were so many of the runners had already finished, right? maybe 2/3 of
but that they had -- they would take the normal precautions for an event like that with extra security but they had no idea -- there were no threats ahead of time. no intelligence that this event might be targeted. >> obama: we certainly increase posture around a big event like this. all of those things happened in preparation for this event but there was no specific intelligence that anything was going to happen. >> bill: what can we draw from this? i would love to get your...
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next to me are detailed the security our cools stkpwrapbts were cut $110 million in 2012. school safety initiative was cut $53 million in 2011. and the safe and drug-free schools grants were cut $184 million in 2010. this substitute restores funding for school safety. if the effort is to protect our kids -- and i know all 100 senators want to do everything we can to protect our kids. one of the most direct ways is to make sure there are resources on the ground protecting our kids. and so this bill would provide $3400 million in funding -- $300 million in funding, 30 million a year for ten years, to do exactly that, to provide funding for the secure our schools grants. a fourth area is improving the existing background checks as it concerns mental illness. if you look for a common theme among these mass murderers that we have seen recent years, one of the most disturbing things is we've seen person after person with serious mental illness accessing firearms and using them to commit horrific acts of violence. one of the real problems with our existing background check system
next to me are detailed the security our cools stkpwrapbts were cut $110 million in 2012. school safety initiative was cut $53 million in 2011. and the safe and drug-free schools grants were cut $184 million in 2010. this substitute restores funding for school safety. if the effort is to protect our kids -- and i know all 100 senators want to do everything we can to protect our kids. one of the most direct ways is to make sure there are resources on the ground protecting our kids. and so this...
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a day and a half since the bombings, what are you noticing about security right now? >> a very noticeable increase. the number of national guardsmen has doubled since race day. 1,000 national guardsmen here in boston. just an hour or so ago i took a walk and went a few blocks and we saw police officers on almost every corner. also mass transit they were doing random bag searches. so, a very noticeable increase to security here in the city. >> marci gonzalez reporting live from boston this morning, thank you. >>> the remembrances in boston will continue all week long. as marci mentioned tomorrow president obama will travel there where he will speak at an interfaith service. after meeting with domestic security team yesterday, the president went a step further than he did on monday, repeatedly calling the bombings an act of terrorism. >> any time bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an act of terror. what we don't know yet know, however, is who carried out this attack and why and whether it was planned and executed by a terrorist organization, foreign or d
a day and a half since the bombings, what are you noticing about security right now? >> a very noticeable increase. the number of national guardsmen has doubled since race day. 1,000 national guardsmen here in boston. just an hour or so ago i took a walk and went a few blocks and we saw police officers on almost every corner. also mass transit they were doing random bag searches. so, a very noticeable increase to security here in the city. >> marci gonzalez reporting live from...
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we know that citizen security is critical to the people of both of our countries. it's really good to welcome you here to washington. i look forward to our conversation. i know president obama is very much looking forward to his trip to mexico in may and meeting with the president. there we will be able to solidify some of the things we're talking about today. welcome to washington. thank you for the extraordinary partnership that we share. >> thank you, sir. good morning, ladies and gentlemen. allow me to express once again the solidarity of the people and government of mexico with united states, with the horrific incidents that took place last monday in boston. we stand beside you and have you in our hearts and prayers. i also want to submit condolences to those affected by the explosion in the town of west, in texas. i want to commend the boston police department for heroic action. we have just concluded a very productive meeting. we have touched upon a bilateral agenda, educational investment, infrastructure, security. we talked about the importance of security
we know that citizen security is critical to the people of both of our countries. it's really good to welcome you here to washington. i look forward to our conversation. i know president obama is very much looking forward to his trip to mexico in may and meeting with the president. there we will be able to solidify some of the things we're talking about today. welcome to washington. thank you for the extraordinary partnership that we share. >> thank you, sir. good morning, ladies and...
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security has been increased in other major cities, including new york and los angeles. from the white house, president obama pledged to hunt down those responsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this and we will find out who did this. we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: monday was patriots day in massachusetts, and the boston marathon is usually a day of celebration. for many, it will now be remembered as a day of shock, sorrow, and terror. with regard to that search warrant in revere, massachusetts, we're told there are no suspects. they talked to a few individuals. they'll be talking to a lot of people, the fbi noting that we may talking to you, your neighbor and your friends. to get to the bottom of this. people running public transit here, are being met some times by random searches. >> we'll be speaking to some eyewitnesss to this tragedy in a up coof minutes. >>> savannah, more coverage to you. we'll get to nbc justice correspondent pete williams
security has been increased in other major cities, including new york and los angeles. from the white house, president obama pledged to hunt down those responsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this and we will find out who did this. we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: monday was patriots day in massachusetts, and the boston marathon is usually a day of...
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i'd like to know the -- it appears that president obama and national security director are meets once a week, once a month to determine who gets hit by the drone. can you give us a little bit about the drone war and who makes the calls on that? >> great question. so president obama's top counterterrorism adviser for the first four years was john brennan, who is now the cia director. they would meet frequently in the white house to discuss the drone wars, and this escalation of drone strikes in the last several years. now, your question was about who sort of authorized it? it basically depended on which country the strikes happened. in pakistan, the cia director, who was leon panetta and then david petraeus in the first term, had the authority to call in drone strikes without getting each one individually approved by the white house. in -- if it was outside of pakistan, though, there would have to be a discussion that john brennan ultimately, president obama would have to approve. for instance, in 2009-2010 when strikes in -- missile strikes in yemen increased, those were discussed in
i'd like to know the -- it appears that president obama and national security director are meets once a week, once a month to determine who gets hit by the drone. can you give us a little bit about the drone war and who makes the calls on that? >> great question. so president obama's top counterterrorism adviser for the first four years was john brennan, who is now the cia director. they would meet frequently in the white house to discuss the drone wars, and this escalation of drone...